Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores De Monterrey
Mexico
SUMMARY 
This exchange is open to students of all majors. It offers programs for international students at its main campus in Monterrey, as well as at its campuses in the following cities: Cuernavaca, Guadalajara, Mazatlan, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi and Toluca. Various courses are offered at different levels of proficiency in Spanish. Students, who are rated at the level of “Superior,” usually three or more semesters of Spanish, may enroll in any regular course at ITESM. Some of the ITESM campuses also offer regular university courses in English, so it may be possible to study in Mexico without much Spanish language ability.
Please visit the following sites for more information
MonterreyCuernavaca
Guadalajara
Mazatlan
Queretaro
ELIGIBILITY
Students must:
- have sophomore standing.
- have a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of application.
- have a clean disciplinary record.
- be back on the UW-Whitewater campus for at least one final semester prior to graduation.
APPLICATIONS, DATES AND DEADLINES
The application process consists of two steps: an application to UW-W for approval to study abroad followed by an application to the host institution abroad. Applications are available from the Center for Global Education or online. Early admittance is not possible for this program.
Academic year abroad: early August - late May. UW-W application deadline is March 15.
Fall semester abroad: early August - mid-December. UW-W application deadline is March 15.
Spring semester abroad: mid-January - late May. UW-W application deadline is October 15.
*Summer study abroad: UW-W application deadline is March 15.
APPROXIMATE COST
Students pay UW-Whitewater tuition while studying abroad through this program. The following is an approximate budget that can be used as a guide. Personal spending habits and exchange rate fluctuations can affect estimated totals. Current currency exchange rate information can be found at www.oanda.com
UW-W cannot be held responsible for program cost increases due to variations in world exchange rates!
| In-State Tuition* | $3,082 | Room & Board | $2,000 – $3,200 |
| CISI Insurance | $185 | Round Trip Airfare | $500 - $700 |
| Local Transportation & Personal Expenses | $2,000 – $2,500 | Student Visa | $100 |
| Approximate TOTAL per semester (17 weeks) |
$7,800 - $10,000 | ||
*For current non-resident tuition costs contact Student Accounts at 262.472.1373.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Housing arrangements are coordinated through the host institution. Depending on the campus, students may stay with host families, in a dorm or in an apartment.
CISI INSURANCE
All students participating in any Wisconsin international education program are required by the State of Wisconsin to purchase international insurance from Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). CISI insurance costs $37 per 30-day period. CISI insurance charges will be billed to the student’s UW-W online student account.
PASSPORT REQUIREMENTS
Students will need a passport to study in Mexico. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the end of your program. The passport fee is approximately $100. Obtaining a passport can take two to three months. Passport applications are available in the Center for Global Education.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Americans studying in Mexico for less than 12 months enter Mexico using only their U.S. passport. Once in Mexico, they must report to the National Institute of Immigration to discuss their study plans and start their student visa process. For more information on the Mexican student visa process, visit: http://portal.sre.gob.mx/was_eng/index.php?option=displaypage&Itemid=58&op=page&SubMenu
FINANCAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified students may apply for a Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant (need-based) of up to $2000. Applications are available from the Center for Global Education. To discuss having your financial aid applied to study abroad, schedule an appointment with the Financial Aid Office at 262.472.1130. All students are also encouraged to apply for college-specific scholarships. The Center for Global Education has additional information on grants and scholarships for study abroad.
UW-W Exchange Program Faculty Advisors
*For Spanish Majors: *For All Other Majors:
Dr. Peter Hoff Dr. Nelia Olivencia
Department of Languages & Literatures Latino Student Programs
Heide Hall, Room 462 McCutchan Hall, Room 105
Tel: 262.472,1591 Tel: 262.472.1913
Email: hoffp@uww.edu Email: olivencn@uww.edu
*For Business Majors:
Dr. Lila Waldman
Department of ITBE
Carlson Hall, Room 4015
Tel: 262.472.5475
Email: waldmanl@uww.edu
For additional information, please contact the Center for Global Education.
**The information found herein is subject to change without notice.** (Aug 2008 version)